IF YOU THINK YOU’RE PREGNANT AND NEED HELP, CONTACT THE CARING PREGNANCY CENTER IOSCO. THEY’LL SUPPLY A FREE PREGNANCY TEST AND ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE. TO TALK TO SOMEONE WHO CARES, CALL THE CARING PREGNANCY CENTER IOSCO AT 305-6308.

THE SALVATION ARMY IN ALPENA IS STILL LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO BE BELL RINGERS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOL GROUPS ARE INVITED TO SIGN UP TO RING THE BELLS AT KETTLE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT ALPENA . TO VOLUNTEER, CALL 358-ARMY. AND YOU CAN HELP THE SALVATION ARMY BY PURCHASING A POSTER AT SAV-A-LOT IN ALPENA. A ONE, 5 OR 10 DOLLAR POSTER WILL HANG IN THEIR WINDOW AND HELP THOSE IN NEED THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.

All Day

Alpena Sr Center Calendar Sale

THE ALPENA SENIOR CENTER ON RIVER STREET IN ALPENA IS HOLDING A 2014 RAFFLE CALENDAR SALE! CALENDARS ARE JUST 20 DOLLARS EACH AND YOU’LL BE IN THE MONTHLY DRAWING FOR ONE OF 5 ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR PRIZES! GET YOUR CALENDAR AT THE SENIOR CENTER, OR THE BESSER CREDIT UNION ON BAGLEY IN ALPENA. FOR INFORMATION, CALL 356-3585.

All Day

Hale Area Fish Needs Donations & Volunteers

HALE AREA FISH INC IS LOOKING FOR DONATIONS! YOU CAN DONATE HOUSEHOLD GOODS, CLOTHING, FURNITURE, APPLIANCES, OR EVEN YOUR OLD VEHICLE, WHETHER IT RUNS OR NOT! TO HAVE A VEHICLE PICKED UP, CALL 728-6991. DONATIONS ARE ACCEPTED TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY FROM 10 UNTIL 3:30, AND THEY ARE IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS. HALE AREA FISH IS A NON-PROFIT, CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS NEEDY FAMILIES IN OUR AREA.

All Day

Iosco Co Commission On Aging Volunteers

THE IOSCO COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR THEIR HOME DELIVERED MEAL PROGRAM. IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN SERVING THE HOME-BOUND SENIOR CITIZENS IN OUR AREA, CALL 728-6484. AND VOLUNTEERS WILL RECEIVE MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT.

All Day

Caring Pregnancy Center

IF YOU THINK YOU’RE PREGNANT AND NEED HELP, CONTACT THE CARING PREGNANCY CENTER IOSCO. THEY’LL SUPPLY A FREE PREGNANCY TEST AND ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE. TO TALK TO SOMEONE WHO CARES, CALL THE CARING PREGNANCY CENTER IOSCO AT 305-6308.

All Day

Tree of Learning Fundraiser

THE TAWAS AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS SPONSORING THEIR 23RD ANNUAL “TREE OF LEARNING” FUNDRAISER NOW THROUGH THE END OF DECEMBER. YOUR 10 DOLLAR DONATION IN HONOR OF MEMORY OF A LOVED ONE WILL BE A LIGHT ON THE TREE OF LEARNING AT TAWAS HIGH SCHOOL. NAMES APPEAR ON THE TREE OF LEARNING POSTERS AT TAWAS AREA SCHOOLS. FOR INFORMATION, CALL 362-9404.

All Day

Alcona Basketball Registration

The A.B.A. (Alcona Basketball Association) is holding the final signup for the 2014 basketball season on Thursday, December 19th prior to the start and directly following the Elementary Christmas Program at the Alcona High School Auditorium lobby. $30 per player/$60 max per family for boys and girls grades 1st thru 8th. Homeschool and out of district players welcome. Last day to register is 12/20/13 at the Lincoln Outdoors Center. No late registrations. Call 989-464-6903 with questions.

9:00AM

1:00PM

American Legion Post Breakfast

American Legion Post in Hale invites everyone to their Breakfast each Sunday from 9 am - 1 pm at the Hall on West Main Street in Hale. Enjoy Breakfast prepared your way! Eggs, pancakes, bacon, potatoes, toast, juice, coffee, etc. Cost is just $5.00. Public is invited. For information, call 728-5055.

9:00AM

1:00PM

Breakfast At American Legion 422

DON’T MISS BREAKFAST TODAY AND EACH SUNDAY FROM 9 UNTIL 1 AT THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 422 ON WEST MAIN STREET IN HALE. ENJOY EGGS, PANCAKES, BACON, POTATOES, TOAST, JUICE, COFFEE AND MORE! JUST $5.00 PER PERSON, AND IT’S OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. ENJOY BREAKFAST AT THE AMERICAN LEGION HALL IN HALE.

2:00PM

3:00PM

TBT Production of Beauty And the Beast

DON’T MISS THUNDER BAY THEATER’S PRODUCTION OF THE CLASSIC “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST” TODAY AT 2:00 AT THE THEATER ON 2ND AVENUE. GET TICKETS AT THE BOX OFFICE OR CALL 354-2267. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT THE WEBSITE THUNDER BAY THEATRE DOT COM.

7:00PM

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Alcona Basketball Registration

The A.B.A. (Alcona Basketball Association) is holding the final signup for the 2014 basketball season on Thursday, December 19th prior to the start and directly following the Elementary Christmas Program at the Alcona High School Auditorium lobby. $30 per player/$60 max per family for boys and girls grades 1st thru 8th. Homeschool and out of district players welcome. Last day to register is 12/20/13 at the Lincoln Outdoors Center. No late registrations. Call 989-464-6903 with questions.

9:00AM

4:00PM

Christmas Sale

AT THE YE OLDE COURTHOUSE ON U.S. 23 IN OMER. GENTLY USED CHRISTMAS ITEMS, HOMEMADE CANDY, PIES AND MORE. SPONSOERD BY THE ARENAC COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY. CALL 876-6468 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

9:00AM

12:00PM

Breakfast

HOSTED BY THE FATHER LABORY COUNCIL 2724 AT THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL, 4335 WEST M-61 IN STANDISH. ADULTS $5, CHILDREN 6-12 $2.50, 5 AND UNDER FREE. TAKE OUTS AVAILABLE.C ALL 846-1610 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

12:00PM

5:00PM

Benefit Dinner

FOR EXPENSES FOR THE DESOTELL FAMILY'S MEDICAL BILLS FOR THEIR SON CARL WHO PASSED AWAY IN FEBRUARY. SPGHETTI, ROLLS, BEVERAGE AND DESSERT. $7 FOR ADULTS, AGES 6-12 $3, 5 AND UNDER FREE. HELD AT THE OSCODA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ON RIVER ROAD.

1:00PM

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Christmas Party

HOSTED BY THE BARTON CITY EAGLES FOR KIDS UP TO AGE 12. SEE SANTA, GET SOME GIFTS AND HAVE LUNCH AT THE LODGE ON 671 SANBORN ROAD.

1:00PM

4:00PM

Santa Claus In East Tawas

AT THE CORNER OF NEWMAN AND WESTOVER STREETS, WEATHER PERMITTING. ALSO A MAILBOX AVAILABLE FOR LETTERS TO SANTA.

1:00PM

4:00PM

Visit With Santa!

KIDS CAN VISIT WITH SANTA CLAUS TODAY FROM 1 UNTIL 4 AT HIS CHRISTMAS HOUSE AT THE CORNER OF NEWMAN AND WESTOVER IN DOWNTOWN EAST TAWAS! AND THERE IS A MAILBOX AVAILABLE FOR KIDS TO SEND THEIR LETTERS TO SANTA!

2:00PM

4:00PM

Special Honor Christmas Tree

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO A SPECIAL MEMORIAL CELEBRATION TODAY AT 2:00 AT HOSPICE OF THE SUNRISE SHORE ON M-32 IN ALPENA. YOU CAN PURCHASE AN ORNAMENT IN HONOR OR MEMORY OF A LOVED ONE, EACH BULB WILL BE FILLED WITH DESCRIPTIONS OF YOUR LOVED ONE WITH A RIBBON WITH THEIR NAME ON IT, AND WILL BE HUNG ON THE TREE IN THE OFFICE OF HOSPICE OF THE SUNRISE SHORE. FOR INFORMATION, CALL 800-664-8587.